Written By: Maggie Brown ( maggiethe_journalist)
What if I told you that contrary to popular belief, you do not always need a college degree to make 6 figures a year? What if I also told you that a professionally updated resume has the potential to land you your next role or promotion?
Well, It’s true. A certificate and on the job training can replace a degree in some industries and help you increase your yearly salary.
According to resumeviking.com, here are 12 careers you can get started in today.
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1) Professional Sports Referee: No academic background is necessary, apart from obtaining a referee certification in the sport you want to referee.
Typical on-the-job training needed: 10 years or more
Top Salary: $210,000 per year
Median salary: $21,000 annual salary
2) Commercial Pilot: Certification takes about 12-18 months, depending on how long it takes to accumulate your 250 flight hours.
Typical on-the-job training needed: 1 year to 1,5 year
Top Salary: $165,000 per year
Average salary: $91,000 annual salary
3) Master Sommelier: Master Sommeliers are certified by the CMS (Court of Master Sommeliers) and there are currently only 229 Master Sommeliers worldwide. If you want a taste of it, you’re going to have to work for it.
Typical on-the-job training needed: 4 years or more
Top Salary: $160,000 per year
Median Salary: $49,000 per year
4) Air Traffic Controllers: You can become an Air Traffic Controller by enlisting the military or completing the necessary training through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Typical on-the-job training needed: 12 months
Top Salary: $153,000 per year
Average salary: $94,000 annual salary
5) Programmers: You can attend a 9 month program to obtain your certificate and become a programmer.
Typical on-the-job training needed: 1 year or more
Top Salary: $125,000 per year
Average salary: -$70,000 annual salary
6) Power Distributors: On-the-job training is common, and coursework includes electrical engineering and power production subject matter.
Typical on-the-job training needed: 3 years or more
Top Salary: $121,000 per year
Average salary: -$81,000 annual salary
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7) Database Managers: Numerous certifications are available for those not interested in spending four years at university before finding a job.
Typical on-the-job training needed: 1 year
Top Salary: $117,000 per year
Average salary: -$65,000 annual salary
8) Locomotive Engineer: Engineers need a high school diploma and a couple of certifications that can be completed while already working.
Typical on-the-job training needed: 3 years or more
Top Salary: $114,000 per year
Average salary: -$62,000 annual salary
9) Underwater Welder: You would need quite a few diving licenses to obtain this job.
Typical training needed: 2-6 years
Top Salary: $110,000 per year
Average salary: -$83,000 annual salary
10) Boilermakers: Attending an apprenticeship program and learning special trades is how you become a boilermaker.
Typical on-the-job training needed: 3 years or more
Top Salary: $108,000 per year
Average salary: -$75,000 annual salary
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11) Dental Hygienist: A 2-year associate’s degree allows you to start as an entry level dental hygienist.
Typical on-the-job training needed: 2 years or more
Top Salary: $102.000 per year
Average salary: -$72,000 annual salary
12) Detectives: After completing a police academy program, coupled with a few years of experience, and passing the detectives test, you can become a detective.
Typical on-the-job training needed: 5 years or more
Top Salary: $103,000 per year
Average salary: -$72,000 annual salary
As the old saying goes, ” Nothing worth having comes easy”, but with hard work and dedication, the sky is the limit.
Four-year college institutions and formal learning settings aren’t for everyone, so take advantage of any certificate or training program available that fits your future career goals and become a top earner.
